CAT 2019 Convener Prof. Shubhasis Dey, faculty at IIM Kozhikode, in a press release dated September 13 has confirmed that the Registration for CAT 2019 will close at 5.00 PM on September 18, 2019. Accordingly, the CAT 2019 aspirants should not expect the CAT 2019 registration date to be extended.

Important change in CAT Registration 2019 has been introduced by IIMs. The choice of test cities for Delhi NCR candidates in CAT registration 2019 has again been split into individual test cities like NOIDA, Ghaziabad, Faridabad among others as against one Delhi NCR test city which existed when the CAT 2019 registration process had started. Now the CAT 2019 applicants from Delhi NCR can choose separate 4 preferred CAT test cities.

CAT online Registration 2019 process for admission to MBA programmes in IIMs can be completed on iimcat website. The last date for CAT online Registration 2019 is September 18, 2019. As announced and confirmed by IIM Kozhikode the CAT registration 2019 will close at 5 PM on Sep 18. The CAT registration fee 2019 is Rs.1900. To submit CAT online form 2019, you need to pay CAT exam fee online only. IIMs have not increased the CAT Application form 2019 fee which is same as last year. The cost of CAT online application 2019 comes to less than Rs.100/- to apply for each of the 20 IIMs with a common and single CAT online form 2019.

The process how to apply for CAT 2019 is not difficult. However, before you proceed for CAT online registration, you should gather important documents required for CAT Registration 2019. These include marks sheets from class 10 to bachelor’s degree, scanned images of photo and signature, category certificate if required, work experience certificate, Debit/credit card for payment of CAT registration fee online.

CAT online registration process had started on August 7, 2019 at 10 AM on the IIM CAT 2019 website. The CAT application and exam fee is included in the CAT Registration 2019 fee. CAT 2019 is the mandatory exam for MBA admission in 20 IIMs and other top MBA colleges. CAT exam 2019 online registration is the first step to become eligible to appear in CAT exam. All the details on CAT Registration 2019 process for CAT exam were released on July 28, 2019 by IIM Kozhikode which is conducting CAT exam 2019.

Since around 2.5 lakh candidates are expected to register for CAT 2019 online, it is advisable to register for CAT 2019 a few days before the last date to apply for CAT arrives as during the last days of CAT registration, you may face some technical glitches while login and registering online for CAT 2019. It is also unlikely that the last date for CAT Registration 2019 will be extended by IIM Kozhikode. Below is shared the process how to apply for CAT Registration 2019 and how to fill in the CAT application form

CAT 2019 Registration: Key Points

CAT Registration 2019 fee is Rs.1900/- as was last year

Delhi NCR cities like NOIDA, Ghaziabad are split into separate cities instead of being clubbed into one city as happened last year.

After Registering for CAT 2019, you need to complete the CAT Application form

CAT 2019 fee payment should be made after reviewing all the details entered in the application form

Download and Keep a hard copy of completed CAT 2019 application form for reference

Conducted by IIMs every year, Common Admission Test (CAT) is the largest MBA entrance exam leading to admission in top MBA colleges of India. IIM Kozhikode is conducting CAT 2019 and has announced that CAT 2019 test paper will have a combination of MCQs and Non-MCQs to provide level playing field to the students from all streams. No change in the CAT 2019 exam pattern has been announced.

Unlike the past trend of last many years, CAT 2019 registration fee has not been increased, other wise IIMs used to increase CAT registration fee by Rs. 100/- every year. With no increase in CAT 2019 exam registration fee by CAT convening IIM Kozhikode, now the CAT 2019 registration charges have remained same as of last year. The registration fee is Rs.1900/- for General and OBC candidates, it is Rs.950/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates. The CAT 2019 exam duration remains of three hours with 100 questions divided in three sections, as was the last year.

Documents Required for CAT 2019
There are some key documents required for CAT 2019 to complete the registration and application process correctly and without error. So, before you proceed to fill in your CAT application form, you should gather and keep ready these documents required for CAT 2019.

The ten mandatory items of information and important documents required for CAT 2019 online completion of registration and application form are:

Documents related to your Educational history from class 10 onwards

Mark sheets – Class-10

Mark Sheet – Class 12th

Mark sheet – Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma

Final Year Certificate from the HoD/Principal (If in final year of bachelor’s degree) also previous year mark sheet

Work experience Document, if any

Applicable Certificates to upload (Category/Affidavits)

Scanned images of your passport size photo and signature. (The photo should not be more than six months old and should have a white background)

Scanned image of Passport size photo with the dimensions 35mm X 45mm along with the scanned image of your signature with the dimensions 1000mm X 35 mm. is required to be uploaded at the time of registration for CAT 2018. Please note that the documents file format should be .jpg or .jpeg and the file size should not be more than 80KB each. The image should be clear with a minimum resolution of 150px.

Keep Ready the list of the IIM programmes to which you wish to apply, before you fill in the application form

CAT Registration 2019 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

​Q.1. What is the last date to register and apply for CAT 2019?
A. The last date to register and apply for CAT 2019 is September 18, 2019

Q.2. Can I apply for CAT 2019 in offline mode also?

A. No, you can submit only online application for CAT 2019

Q.3. What is CAT 2019 registration fee?

A. CAT 2019 registration fee for General category is Rs.1900/- and for reserved category it is Rs.950/-

Q.4. How to ensure that all the details that I entered in CAT 2019 registration and application form are correct?

A. Do not forget to preview all the pages of CAT 2019 application form before submission.

Q.5. Is it possible to amend mistake in CAT 2019 registration after form submission?

A. After submitting the CAT 2019 online application it is not possible to rectify the errors. You will have to re-register.

Q.6 If still there remains mistake in CAT 2019 application form, how can I amend it?

A. Wait for the 1-2 days limited time window to open by IIMs for error correction. The error correction window is expected to open after the close of CAT registration process.

Q.7. Can I rectify the errors on all application pages of CAT 2019 registration when error correction window opens?
A. No, you can only modify the limited details like percentage of marks scored, work experience, programmes names / interview city centers. No personal details would be allowed to be modified.

Q. 8. Can my score in Masters degree compensate for bachelors degree low score? I scored 76% in Masters but 49% in graduation, can I appear in CAT 2019?
A. No, you cannot, you need minimum 50% marks in graduation to appear in CAT 2019 if you are a general category candidate.

Q.9. What is the size and type of Photograph & signature to be uploaded on CAT 2019 application form?
A. The scanned image of your passport photo must be within the dimensions of 30mm X 45mm and for signature the dimensions are 80mm X 35mm. (See more details below)

Q.10. If I, already have a category certificate, can I upload it on CAT 2019 application form or I need a new one?

A. If you already have a certificate that fulfils the prescribed criteria, you may upload the same.

Q.11. I was awarded only grades but not percentage of marks in academics? How should I fill it in CAT registration form?
A. You should obtain a certificate from the Board/Institute/University specifying the equivalent marks which should be used for filling the online CAT 2019 application form

Q.12. I have working experience in the Accounts & finance section of an Automobile company, what should I fill in the application form as the area of work experience - Finance or Automobile?
A. Your area of work experience is Finance but the type of company is Automobile. The work experience is to be entered in months till July 31, 2019.

CAT 2019 Registration Dates
CAT Exam 2019 Registration is the first and most important step to get ready for IIM CAT exam to be conducted by IIMs on November 24, 2019. It is therefore necessary to know all the CAT Registration 2019 Important Dates. It may be noted that while the CAT registration start date is pre announced along with the CAT 2019 Registration last date, IIMs may extend the CAT 2019 Registration Last Date by a few days. Accordingly, the CAT Registration 2019 important dates corresponding to all the key activities related to CAT exam 2019 are given below:

CAT 2019 Registration Activity

CAT Registration 2019 Dates

CAT Registration Start Date

August 7, 2019

CAT 2019 Registration Last Date

September 18, 2019

CAT 2019 Registration Closing time to Complete & Submit CAT Form

5.00 PM

CAT Registration Fees

Rs.1900/-

CAT 2019 Registration Last Date with late fee

Not Announced

All the candidates who complete their CAT 2019 registration process within these CAT Registration 2019 important dates which are spread for more than 40 days will be treated at par in Test Centre allotment and Test session allotment process. CAT 2019 exam is scheduled on Sunday November 24, 2019.

CAT Exam 2019 Registration: How to Proceed?
CAT 2019 registration steps are simple and can be completed within the specified time although candidate can login again and again to complete the process as follows:

Create a Profile at CAT website to start the CAT exam 2019 Registration

Log in with system generated User ID and Password to complete the 6 page CAT Application Form

Submit CAT Application after entering details and making online payment through Net banking/Credit card/Debit card latest by the CAT 2019 Registration Last Date

CAT Exam 2019 Registration Process: Guidelines
The CAT registration process including payment of CAT registration fee has to be completed within CAT registration 2019 dates. An important guideline for CAT registration 2019 is to keep a watch on all the CAT registration 2019 important dates especially the CAT registration start date. Please follow the important CAT registration guidelines while completing your CAT registration process:

Once you create a profile after login as new candidate and receive your system generated OTP to get User ID and Password through SMS and on mail, next login should be as ‘registered candidate’ with the received ID & Password

Keep the entire information ready before filling up the CAT 2019 application form

The work experience is to be entered in completed months in CAT registration form

The CAT 2019 online application form need not be completed in one go. You can revisit the CAT application form several times and complete it in steps.

You will not be allowed to continue your CAT 2019 registration process, if mandatory information is not filled up.

If you forget your password during the CAT online registration process, you may click on the Forgot Password button on the Existing User login window. The new password will be sent in the email to you, and not as an SMS.

Once you have completed the last section of CAT application form, i.e. Payment, your CAT 2019 application form is considered complete and you will receive a confirmation mail. While making the payment of CAT registration fees, please check the amount of CAT registration fee that you need to pay. The category wise CAT registration fee is Rs. 1900 for General category and Rs.950 for reserved category.

After making payment of CAT registration fees and submitting the CAT form, changes to any information on the application form are not possible.

CAT Exam 2019 Registration: Step by Step Process
CAT Registration 2019 and Application form can be completed in 3 steps:

Step-1: Fill in CAT Registration form first

You need to Register as New user

After login to the website, you will be redirected to the Applicant Details page. The Applicant’s personal details will be displayed on this page. Next to Personal Details, a link “Go to Application Form” is available. Click this link to go to the application page.

This part requires you to enter your name, date of birth, email address, country and mobile number. You will get one time OTP after this and with the help of the OTP it will be possible for you to login to CAT 2019 main application form. Sample CAT Registration form is given below:

Step-2.2 - Academics: Insert all your academics beginning from class 10 onwards like exam taken, Board/University, marks obtained, maximum marks, percentage of marks among others. The details of professional degree, if any are to be entered on this page.

Step-2.3- Work Experience: If you are a candidate with work experience, enter your experience in completed months as on 31st July 2019. Check all the Industry Types applicable to you, with Work Experience in months for each Industry Type.

Step-2.4-Programmes: This page requires you to select any number of Programme Names offered by 20 IIMs in this section. Select the IIM programme and then select the IIM Interview City for that programme as per the cities in the respective drop down list. For the 6 new IIMs you need to choose the same interview city.

Step-2.5-CAT Test City: There are 147 test cities for CAT 2019 exam. Candidates can choose 4 preferred test cities in order of preference in the CAT 2019 registration and application form to appear in CAT 2019.

Step-3-Payment of CAT Registration Fee: Payment of CAT 2019 registration fee is the last step while completing your CAT Registration & Application form. The payment is to be made online. A General / NC-OBC candidate needs to pay Rs.1900 while an SC/ST/PWD candidate will pay Rs.950 towards the CAT 2019 registration & examination fee. The final amount will also include applicable additional charges as per the table below:

Answered by : MBAUniverse Editorial Team on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, 06:18 PM

After submitting the CAT 2019 online application it is not possible to rectify the errors. Either you have to re-register or wait for the 1-2 days limited time window to be opened by IIM Kozhikode for error correction. The error correction window is expected to open after the close of CAT registration process.